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L895 BJF

1994 BMW 520

Silver Petrol 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jul 2013
Tests7 (7 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

155,203 mi
Last recorded155,203 miles
Recorded on5 Jul 2012
Typical for 1994 BMW 520129,120 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL895 BJF
MakeBMW
Model520
Year1994
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

7 pass
Pass 5 Jul 2012 155,203 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2011 153,031 miles

fuel pipes corroded

nsf shock slight leak

Pass 1 Jul 2010 149,952 miles

fuel pipes corroded

rear outter sills slightly corroded

Pass 9 Jul 2009 146,809 miles

brake pipes corroded

fuel pipes corroded

rear outter sills corroded

Pass 14 Jul 2008 143,617 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2007 139,958 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2006 136,761 miles

slight play in both rear outer void bushes and slightly perrished

How Reliable is the BMW 520?

Based on 1,661,806 MOT tests across 152,584 vehicles.

78.5%
Pass Rate
7,968
Miles/Year
35
Year Lifespan
152,584
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 47,121
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 22,647
Brake pipe excessively corroded 16,724
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 15,884
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 14,720
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L895 BJF is a 1994 BMW 520 in Silver with a 1,991cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 1994 BMW 520 models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.7% with a typical mileage of 129,120 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a BMW 520 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 47,121 recorded failures. If you're considering buying L895 BJF, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW 520 typically stays on UK roads for around 35 years. At 32 years old, this BMW 520 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was L895 BJF registered?

L895 BJF is a 1994 BMW 520, first registered on 16 February 1994.

Is L895 BJF safe to buy?

The MOT history for L895 BJF shows 7 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does L895 BJF have outstanding finance?

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